Introduces young readers to white water sports discussing kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and surfing along with the dangers and risks.

Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of human-like automatons, some who perform dangerous work and others who execute finely detailed skills. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date...

Introduction to the sport of surfing.

This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to save the 155 people on US Airways Flight 1549 after the plane struck a flock of geese and lost all engine power.

Shares information about search and rescue operations, including its history, the necessary training, and facts about search and rescue workers.

Introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to help the people and animals escaping the 2018 California wildfires. Simple text and incredible close-up photographs focus on the amazing rescue work.

This title introduces young readers to the barracuda, also known as the Tiger Of the Sea. Easy-to-read text examines the barracuda s habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the barracuda s color, size, and shape. The fish s anatomy is examined, especially its eyes, teeth, and jaws and their role in a barracuda s hunting and diet. Barracuda prey is discussed, as are the barracuda s predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms,...

Presents information about some of the "extreme" breeds of dogs, including the tallest and smallest dogs, the hairiest dogs and the fastest dogs.

Presents information about some reptiles which make good pets.